About the Employer

I am guardian to a teenage girl who has a severe learning disability. She is very short sighted so she needs to link your arm when outdoors as she can trip very easily. She is partially verbal and also uses Makaton sign language to communicate. She can become frustrated with herself, but she is easy going and does not demonstrate any challenging behaviour. I am looking for a female PA to take her out either after school or on a Saturday or a Sunday afternoon to local places of interest where she can enjoy some leisure activities. This will give me a break from my caring role and promote her confidence and independence.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Local attractions• Leisure activities• Spending time with family

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Other relevant information

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

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The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

Transport Requirement

Car driver preferred but not essential.

Required Skills

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.